Is your bank account secretly damaging your brain? In this eye-opening interview, Dr. Jacques Wells breaks down groundbreaking research revealing that financial hardship isn't just stressful — it may be a direct driver of cognitive decline. We explore why the feeling of money worry can be more harmful than your actual income, how constant financial stress crowds out the mental "brain space" needed for protective activities, and why decades of accumulated hardship take a measurable toll on your mind. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by bills, this conversation will change how you think about the connection between money and your mental health.